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The cost of living in the top-paying cities for dentists
Spokane-Spokane Valley, Wash., is the top paying metropolitan area for general dentists, with an annual mean wage of $290,860, according to compensation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Top-paying practice settings for orthodontists
Offices of physicians are the top-paying practice setting for orthodontists in the U.S., according to salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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What dentists make in the worst states to live and work in
Dentists have an average salary of $145,300 in West Virginia, the lowest-ranked state for dentists to live and work in.
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What dentists make in the best states to live and work
Dentists have an average salary of $118,030 in Alaska, the top-ranked state for dentists to live and work in.
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10 worst states for dentists to live, work in 2023
West Virginia was ranked as the worst state for dentists to live and work in by career website Zippia.
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10 best states for dentists to live, work in 2023
Alaska was ranked as the best state for dentists to live and work in for the second year in a row by career website Zippia.
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Dental school debt vs. average education debt in 2023
The average amount of dental education debt is less than the average amount of education debt, according to data from the American Dental Education Association.
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Acceptance rates at the least expensive dental schools
Texas A&M University School of Dentistry in Dallas has a first-year tuition of $23,112 for residents, the lowest of any U.S. dental school, and has a 7.2 percent acceptance rate.
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Dental pay vs. education debt in 2023
Most dental professionals earn less than the average amount of dental education debt in the U.S., according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the American Dental Education Association.
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6 ways students are paying for dental school
Loans continue to be the main source of debt for dental education, according to data from the American Dental Education Association.
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Acceptance rates at the most expensive dental schools
The University of the Pacific's Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco has a first-year tuition of $119,360 for both residents and nonresidents, the highest of any U.S. dental school, and has a 7.03 percent acceptance rate.
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Average dental education debt drops to $286K
The average amount of dental school debt has declined in recent years to $286,200, according to data from the American Dental Education Association.
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US dental schools with the lowest acceptance rates
Pomona, Calif.-based Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine has a 2.5 percent acceptance rate — the lowest among U.S. dental schools — according to academic consulting website BeMo.
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US dental schools with the highest acceptance rates
Jackson-based University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry has a 29.4 percent acceptance rate — the highest among U.S. dental schools — according to academic consulting website BeMo.
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Oral and maxillofacial surgeon hourly wage vs. minimum wage in 7 states
The mean hourly wage for oral and maxillofacial surgeons across the U.S. is $148.76, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which is significantly higher than the minimum wage in each state.
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Best dental insurers of 2023: Forbes
Anthem was ranked as the best dental insurer for out-of-network coverage, while Humana was named the best for preventive care in Forbes' list of best insurance companies in 2023.
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1st-year enrollment trends for dental hygienist, assistant programs since 2018
Enrollment by first-year students in accredited dental hygiene programs has increased 4.3 percent since 2018, but dental assistant enrollment has decreased 21.9 percent over the same period, according to data from the ADA.
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Dental hygienist pay in the 10 states with the most dental professional shortage areas
California has the highest number of dental professional shortage areas in the U.S. with 517 but offers a well-above-average salary for dental hygienists.
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Dental assistant pay in the 10 states with the most dental professional shortage areas
California has the highest number of dental professional shortage areas in the U.S. with 517, but has an above average salary for dental assistants.
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11K+ dental professionals needed to fill shortage areas: KFF
The United States needs 11,896 dental professionals to fill shortage areas, according to data from KFF.
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